Life has a way of showing you just what is important. And for me my life has changed a lot in the last couple of months but I’m finally ready to be the person I know I can be again.
This is why I’m writing this post to show people that you can get through almost anything with the love of a good family and friends.
I have spent a lovely summer with my son C.J whom is featured in the above picture.
However with the return to school looming I think it’s now time to think about planning my future which will benefit him and my 18 yr old daughter who is striking out for University or College; hopefully in the Autumn .
My past career has been colourful and has included lots of exciting roles ranging from
Hotel Management to Restaurant Owner and more recently I embarked into the world
of advertising. Mainly focusing on special offers from companies for free and offering
discounts to tourists who want to save money on their trip to our wonderful country,
Ireland . This has been a learning curve for me and has taught me all the tools I need
to run an online business which was very different from where I had started.
I now feel ready to take on a new challenge and am hoping to go back into the world
as an employee or self-employed person. The roles I would ideally love still feature
my passion for tourism and bringing our wonderful country to the attention of the
many people who dream of someday; or even today are planning; to visit Ireland.
I have a natural flair for customer service and believe that the only way to treat a
customer is how you would like to be treated yourself and if you keep this in mind
you can’t go wrong.
So here I am!! It’s August 15th 2010 and I plan on being in full-time employment by
Sept 1st. I also hope to keep running Local Discounts as a part-time venture which I
will work on in my spare time.
I am excited again about the future. Please get in touch if you think you may be able
to help my future 
.
.If you want to get to know me better why not follow me on twitter http://
www.twitter.com/grainnesherlock and you will also find me on Facebook.
Comments welcome !!!
Beautifully worded.
By: D on August 15, 2010
at 11:54 pm
Thanks Derek xx
By: talktravelie on August 16, 2010
at 5:22 pm
Good Luck Honey, I don’t doubt you’ll get your dream job very soon xxx
By: Mel Schregardus on August 16, 2010
at 9:58 am
We see a lot of personal and professional growth online, and I think it is because most people communicating online are outgoing and outspoken.
Despite that – It takes a lot of courage to stand up in public and declare yourself. Not many have that courage. You have that courage Gráinne, and are willing to take the risks.
Remember this excitement and self belief when things get you down in the future – always hold onto your dreams because they are yours alone and only you can realise them.
Best wishes. I am with you
By: Elaine Rogers on August 16, 2010
at 11:19 am
I wish you the best on your quest. Good luck and looking forward to the blog post titled “Success”
By: Allan Cuthbert on August 16, 2010
at 12:07 pm
Hi Grainne,
What a beautiful, honest and open blogpost. I always like to read these types of articles especially when it is someone I have tremendous respect and friendship for. To be honest like you have been takes guts because you leave yourself open to ridicule and the possibility of getting hurt. (I have the bullet wounds to prove it)
Anyway I wish you the best in your new journey and you will have that jib by Sept 1st. That I have no doubt.
Finally don’t ever totally ignore your dreams. That’s what makes us different.
Keep me posted,
Tony aka Charlie
By: Tony Frattaroli on August 16, 2010
at 3:38 pm
So proud of you Grainne,and just know you will achieve everything you wish for.xx Always here for you.:)
By: Gillian leyland on August 16, 2010
at 4:59 pm
Well done Angel. You will succeed in whatever you do because you have the drive to make it work. From our friendship and sometimes work collaborations I know that your attention to detail within the service industry is spot on. Anyone would be very wise to employ you. Good luck
By: Sian Phillips on August 16, 2010
at 5:02 pm
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments you are all a source of great friendship and inspiration to me . xx
By: talktravelie on August 16, 2010
at 5:23 pm
Wishing you all the very best in your new venture Grainne
*hugs* I know you can do it 
xxxxx
By: Geraldine Holland on August 16, 2010
at 9:23 pm
well done grainne x
By: john on September 1, 2010
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